Since 1987, Armstrong, Donohue, Ceppos, Vaughan & Rhoades, Chtd. has distinguished itself as a premier litigation firm of accomplished trial attorneys, handling a wide array of medical liability and health care law matters.
Trial Practice
We are first and foremost a trial practice firm, with an imposing fund of trial experience in a variety of cases tried in state and federal courts in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.
Medical Malpractice Defense
We have earned our reputation based on our zealous and effective defense of health care providers, including physicians, hospitals, nurses, physician assistants, long term care facilities, HMOs and other health care delivery systems.
Hospital & Health Care
Hospitals, long term care facilities, rehabilitations centers and other health care institutions have special requirements that Armstrong, Donohue, Ceppos, Vaughan & Rhoades, Chtd. fulfills.
Professional Licensing
Health Care professionals seek us out when issues arise with their respective licensing boards. Our knowledge base, derived from our professional liability work, is a valuable asset in our representation of our professional clients in this area of licensing and discipline.
Firm News
ADCV&R Lawyers named to The Best Lawyers in America®
ADCV&R partners Kenneth Armstrong, Edward Gonsalves, Jeremy R. Krum, Andrew Marter, Erica Mudd, Eric Rhoades, and Ben Vaughan have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. ADCV&R partners Ben Laufer and German A....
Erica Mudd and Gretchen Slater Secure Dismissal in Prince George’s County
ADCVR partners Erica C. Mudd and Gretchen A. Slater secured the dismissal of all claims asserted against their client in a medical negligence action that had been pending in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, Maryland, for close to three years. The Court...
Carolyn Demougeot Wins Arbitration Award in Montgomery County
ADCVR partner Carolyn Demougeot recently secured a significant arbitration victory for her clients injured in a motor vehicle collision in Montgomery County. The matter proceeded to binding arbitration on the issue of damages after the Defendant conceded liability....








